Specialty Coffee Association UAE Unveils Competitors for 2024 Emirates National Barista and Latte Art Championships at ‘World of Coffee Dubai’

DUBAI, January 14, 2024(QW) – The Specialty Coffee Association UAE proudly announces the official list of competitors for the highly anticipated 2024 Emirates National Barista and Latte Art Championships, set to Converge at the ‘World of Coffee Dubai’ event from January 21st to 23rd, 2024, at DWTC – Zabeel Hall 5.

2024 UAE National Barista Championship – Top 10 Competitors:

  1. KEMAL RISYAD – ARCHERS COFFEE
  2. AJIT TAMANG – REFILL ROASTERY
  3. YANETH MARTINEZ – NOLU’S
  4. MICHAELA ANNE RUAZOL – TYPICA CAFE
  5. HIBATUL WAFI – ROAST STORY
  6. MARIAM ERIN PINZA – COSMIC GARDEN COFFEE ROASTERY
  7. NOORAN ALBANNAY – COFFEE ARCHITECTURE
  8. SONAM SHERPA – KRANTI ROASTERS LLC
  9. ALDY NUGROHO – THE ESPRESSO LAB
  10. LEIDY LORENA RUBIO VéLEZ – COLNAGO CAFFE

2024 UAE National Latte Art Championship – Top 11 Competitors:

  1. MONDRICK ALPAS – GOLDBOX ROASTERY DUBAI
  2. ANGELO LAGATA – NUMBER FIVE CAFE
  3. ZEESHAN HAIDER – SPILL THE BEANS
  4. JOHN PAUL DALE – DOPPIO ROASTERS
  5. RAJU TAMANG – CHAPTER BY RIBBONAIRA
  6. KENNETH MARK DAGUYAM – FORM ROASTERY
  7. JULFIKLY RAYMOND AMPUAN – DRVN BY PORSCHE
  8. BILAL SAEED – VINE COMMUNITIES CAFé
  9. BILAWAL KHAN BILAL – NOWBL SPECIALITY COFFEE BOUTIQUE
  10. VINCENT SALINGAY – DARK DOOR
  11. MILAN THAPA MAGAR – LAMARZ

The Specialty Coffee Association UAE extends heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors for their invaluable contribution and continuous support:

Championship Sponsors:

  • Victoria Arduino
  • Brewing Gadgets
  • Toddy
  • Arjmst
  • Azzaalqubaisi
  • Oatly

Brew Bar Sponsors:

  • Victoria Arduinoofficial
  • Brewing Gadgets
  • GoldenPaper Cup UAE
  • Oatly

Volunteers are invited to register and be part of this successful event. The UAE Coffee Community is also encouraged to participate. Entry tickets are available on the World of Coffee Dubai website.

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Join us for an exceptional celebration of coffee craftsmanship at the 2024 Emirates National Barista and Latte Art Championships!

Announcement of Competitors for the 2023 UAE National Brewers Cup Championship

The Specialty Coffee Association in the United Arab Emirates has officially announced the list of contenders for the 2023 UAE National Brewers Cup Championship.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition, hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, from November 27 to 29, 2023.

The association revealed the list of 16 participants on its official Instagram account, featuring individuals competing personally as well as those representing cafes or establishments. The list includes:

Mohammed Al-Omairi – Individual
Carlo Bernabe – Café Lama
Ibrahim Hamza Al-Malouhi – Espresso Lab
Jean Caboussat Espante – Behind the Cup LLC
Mariam Irin Benza – Cosmic Garden Coffee Roastery
Kevin Ndwati – Al Mukha 1450 Café
Frederic Pigeo – Archer Coffee
Samundra Kaycee – Refill Roastery
PUJA THAPALIYA – Kranti Roasters LLC
Suleiman Ali – Coffee Trader
Jason Ray Gallenia – Taibeka
Ahmed Al-Kaitob – Grilled Story
Pratama Rahatulaga – EatX LLO
Mohammed Yodah – Espresso Coffee
Kimberlin Rose Cortes – Grandma’s Roastery
Frederick Adam Robin – Blacksmith Coffee Company

The association emphasized that attendance is free for coffee enthusiasts and competition lovers. Interested individuals should register on the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre website to obtain tickets for the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition.

The UAE National Brewers Cup Championship is a competition that focuses on the skill of brewing filter coffee. Competitors must prepare and serve three individual beverages for a panel of judges. The judges evaluate the beverages based on a variety of factors, including aroma, taste, balance, and cleanliness.

In related news, due to a low number of registered participants, the association has decided not to host the National Cezve/Ibrik Championship.